Jazz in the Garden Concerts Start Friday at National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

A popular al fresco summer-long concert series begins today (Friday) in DC.

Jazz in the Garden features jazz musicians in a free concert each Friday night (except for the 4th of July) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.

Visitors may purchase food and beverages from the Pavilion Café's menu. 

Here's a look at the summer lineup of musicians who will perform at the free concerts:

• May 23: Elikeh (Roots Afropop) 
• May 30: Bruce Ewan (Blues)  
• June 6: Juanita Williams (Blues)
• June 13: Deanna Bogart Band ("Blusion," Blues Fusion)
• June 20: Speakers of the House (Baltimore Boogaloo) 
• June 27: DC Jazz Festival (Various Genres)
• July 11: Rick Whitehead Trio w/ Chris Vadala (Sax) (Jazz Trio)  
• July 18: Tom Williams (Electroacoustic Music and Composition) 
• July 25: Incendio (Latin Guitar World Fusion Jazz) 
• August 1: Miles Stiebel (Contemporary Jazz Violinist)  
• August 8: Origem (Brazilian Jazz)
• August 15: Swingtopia (Big-Band Swing) 
• August 22: Seth Kibel (Woodwind Jazz)
• August 29: Dixie Power Trio (Zydeco, Cajun, and Louisiana Funk)

Sculpture Garden Rules

• Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the Sculpture Garden but may be purchased at the café.
• Do not touch the works of art unless it is indicated that you may do so.
• Do not ride bicycles or use in-line skates and skateboards in the Sculpture Garden. Either walk beside your bike or secure it at one of the hitching posts located near the entrances on Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive.
• No pets other than service animals are allowed.

Public Transportation
The nearest Metrorail stops are Judiciary Square on the Red Line, Archives–Penn Quarter–Navy Memorial on the Yellow/Green Lines, and Smithsonian on the Blue/Orange Lines. Metrobus stops are located on 4th Street and 7th Street NW.

Further information about Metrobus and Metrorail routes and schedules is available at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website. The WMATA RideGuide website provides a fast and easy way to plan your visit to the Gallery.

Taxicabs are easily hailed in most areas of the city and often wait for Gallery patrons between the East and West Buildings on 4th Street NW.

Parking and Accessibility
Public parking is limited to the surrounding streets and commercial garages. Parking spaces, ramps, and elevators provide access to public areas and galleries for visitors with disabilities at the East Building entrance on 4th Street NW and the West Building entrance on Constitution Avenue at 6th Street NW.